Job Description
Summary:
Advocate for Fen Rivers School – make a difference in the lives of young people.
About the School:
A school dedicated to providing therapeutic education and support for children with SEMH needs, fostering emotional wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.
The Opportunity:
As an Advocate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting marginalized young people and their families. This position is ideal for someone passionate about making a meaningful impact through individualized care, family engagement, and holistic development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with young people and their families through one-to-one sessions, group work, and home visits.
- Coordinate a person-centred approach to support students from entry to exit, ensuring their academic, behavioural, and therapeutic needs are met.
- Collaborate with internal and external professionals to create and implement individual education plans that promote development and progression.
- Embed safeguarding and inclusion principles into all aspects of practice.
- Provide therapeutic support that enhances emotional wellbeing and life skills.
- Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to student support.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and support strategies.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of policies and practices that promote student welfare and success.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Experience in working with vulnerable young people and their families.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships.
- Understanding of safeguarding and inclusion principles.
- Commitment to therapeutic and holistic approaches to education and support.
Preferred
- Experience in a special educational needs setting.
- Knowledge of SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) support strategies.
- Experience in developing and implementing individual education plans.
- Background in therapeutic interventions or mental health support.
- Experience with multi-agency working and collaboration.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment with a committed team.